Why is our Governor on FOX with political hacks complaining about...windmills? I invite him to visit 90 yr olds in Fort Bend w/o heat, water, or power on O2 tanks. Stop the rhetoric. We need leadership, not empty presidential ambitions. We already have empty power grids...
#BREAKING
: Fort Bend is the first reported county in the State of Texas to surpass 70% turnout.
I encourage everyone to take advantage of polls being open till 7pm and that you can
#Vote
at ANY polling location countywide.
I will be calling on the Texas Legislature to utilize their oversight functions on the grid, ERCOT, PUC, and energy companies ASAP. This is unacceptable. We have known for a week that the
#ArcticFront
was coming. We deserve answers. This is a LIFE & DEATH situation.
A COVID test is required in order to enter the Texas Senate while public schools cannot require even masks, much less tests. The hypocrisy is just astounding.
Fort Bend is FIRED UP & READY TO GO for
@BetoORourke
- standing room only in Rosenberg, TX.
Our electric grid, safety of our children in schools, skyrocketing bills, women's rights, and more is on the ballot this November.
Together, we must keep moving
#FortBendForward
.
I am extremely disappointed with the technical glitches that riddled Fort Bend County Election machines this morning. Those who are responsible will be held accountable. In an era voter where suppression is real, I will authorize a full investigation and call for accountability.
Cell phone service is starting to break down over the region as back up generators at towers are freezing or running out of fuel or both.
Increasing outages will be possible overnight.
I am as frustrated as you are. We aren't getting enough answers from the State, ERCOT, or CenterPoint, and many of the responses we get conflict. I will be calling for a FULL ASSESSMENT of the situation by the State Legislature and governing bodies. Many local officials agree.
There is unbelievable human suffering right now, while our first responder crews are at stretched capacities. We need SOLUTIONS. The State, ERCOT, CenterPoint, etc. knew of the storm yet here we are with ZERO solutions & ZERO ETAs. My residents are boiling snow to flush toilets.
FORTY SECONDS? Years of deregulation and lack of care led to this abject failure.
ERCOT - brought to you by the people who are blaming windmills (?), vacationing in Cancun and saying Texans choose blackouts instead of Federal partnerships.
#BREAKING
: I am reinstating an order that all county employees and visitors to county facilities must wear a face covering.
This order will also include the requirement that face coverings be worn inside public schools.
Today, I received this letter from Republican County Judge Glen Whitley of Tarrant County.
In a few weeks, I look forward to joining many Republicans, Democrats, and Independents in voting for
@CollierForTexas
as the next Lt. Governor of Texas.
#ElectricityCheck
: How many are still without power and/or water? How long has it been? It's been well over 24 hours for my family without utilities as well. I will be in contacting CenterPoint and other entities with this info. We need an ETA and answers quickly.
As you know, I was not born in America, but I got here as fast as I could. As a fellow American, I ask the next time you see an anti-immigrant or racist comment, call them out. Stand up for your neighbors, your coworkers, & your children’s classmates.
Last night, I received a copy of Hon. Christian Becerra's Temporary Restraining Order against Gov. Abbott's executive order.
We will work with our schools (
@FortBendISD
,
@katyisd
,
@LamarCISD
,
@StaffordMSD
, Needville ISD), health leaders, and all to protect one another.
#BREAKING
: Governor Abbott ordered requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces. The Governor prohibits all gatherings of over 10 people, and making it mandatory that, with certain exceptions, people cannot be in groups larger than 10.
#BREAKING
: Fort Bend County has authorized a lawsuit against Governor Abbott's unlawful executive order that prohibits local communities from implementing important public health measures.We stand with our parents, teachers, and community members against COVID-19.
I live in America’s most diverse county.
We elected FOUR women judges.
We elected our FIRST black Sheriff, Tax Assessor, & County Attorney.
We elected the FIRST Muslim Constable.
We elected three women to school board.
My home is Fort Bend County, Texas.
#Election2020
#BREAKING
: The Texas Supreme Court has DENIED Gov. Abbott's request to block a local judge's TRO allowing mask mandates. The Supreme Court ruling allows local mask orders to stand.
Ruling:
Welcomed my longtime friend
@CollierForTexas
back to Katy, TX for a Sunday picnic with the community.
Discussed how Fort Bend County is the safest county in Texas, and how we need him as the next Lt. Governor of Texas to
#FixTheDamnGrid
.
Wishing my friend & neighbor
@HarrisCoJudge
@LinaHidalgoTX
a very happy birthday. I'm honored to know and work with this servant leader who has dedicated her heart to bettering our communities.
Join me in wishing her a very happy birthday by donating to the
@HoustonFoodBank
I've had enough. "Windmills" are not the reason this tragedy that caused widespread and incalculable human suffering occurred. State leaders need to tell the truth and own this.
Use this as an opportunity for reform, not misinformation about clean energy.
WEATHER UPDATE: For those that don’t have electricity right now, there’s a very good chance it is not coming back on before tomorrow afternoon according to what the State and Utility providers are telling us.
The Nation needs to know what is happening in Texas.
Our local communities have been handicapped by Governor Abbott from implementing measures to protect our children. Enough is Enough.
Today, we are fighting back in Court.
The State of Texas' power grid can't handle a typical 95 degree summer day, but we're about to dump billions into a border wall?
#priorities
#ercot
#txlege
I left a village on the other side of the world that had no running water, electricity, heat, etc. to come to America.
Today, I saw my TX neighbors fill up buckets of ice to flush their toilets.
How could those in charge of our state's infrastructure & grid let this happen?
#BREAKING
:
@FortBendISD
Board of Trustees just issued a mask mandate to protect the students, school staff, and all visitors from
#COVID19
as recommended by medical professionals.
So proud to host a Rally with ~1,000 people and Business Roundtable in Fort Bend County with
@BetoORourke
.
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, healthcare providers, and community members came together build a stronger and better Texas for our families and generations to come.
Today we want to honor our neighboring County Judge, Harris County Judge
@LinaHidalgoTX
. Judge Hidalgo is the first Latina to serve as County Judge in Harris County & is a role model for Latina women in the community. Read more at:
#HispanicHeritageMonth
From Timone & Pumba to Tinker Bell, Disney characters are as diverse as Fort Bend County families. I welcome
@Disney
to visit Fort Bend County as your next destination while you face attacks from the modern day political extremists like
@RonDeSantisFL
.
This year, Ft. Bend considered joining the
@GHPartnership
as a dues-paying member, but due to their deafening silence on anti-voting, Jim Crow 2.0 bills we will NOT be moving forward.
Thanks to
@SylvesterTurner
,
@LinaHidalgoTX
., nonprofits, businesses, & all for speaking out.
There's nothing like running into your longtime Twitter friend IRL who fights for the rights of young Texans and Americans - and realizing you're both from the same place: FORT BEND REPRESENT! 🇺🇲💯
#ProLabor
#UnionStrong
#TexasForever
After receiving the District Court's TRO stopping
@GovAbbott
's executive action, I issued an Order Requiring the Use of Face Coverings in Fort Bend.
Now that we have cleared the way, I am calling on local officials to follow and implement the order to protect our families.
I just spoke to CenterPoint. They are saying ALL generation is back online today & no rotating blackouts as of now.
There are still about 40,000 without power because of different issues. They have crews and linemen working to fix them.
There is nothing more important to Fort Bend parents than the safety and wellbeing of our children and those that care for them...Governor Abbott, I call on you to rescind GA-38 to allow our schools, municipalities, and counties to protect our staff and visitors.
#FortBendForward
I govern the most diverse county in the USA. As we enter sub-freezing temps (again!) we have no answers or sub-par answers from the State, grid operator, and utilities. Our first responders are at full capacity with record high calls for service. We as Texans MUST demand answers.
Congratulations to my current Chief of Staff Taral Patel who has received a Presidential Appointment from the Biden Harris Administration to work on Domestic Policy matters in Washington D.C.
📸Taken pre-COVID (2 yrs ago)
I am honored to have been re-elected as County Judge to keep moving
#FortBendForward
.
It is because of you – our grassroots volunteers, working people, campaign team, & voters of our community – that we can continue to keep Fort Bend County the
#1
place to raise our families.
Remember, people have died for our right to vote. Stay in line or come back at a convenient time - the future of our country depends on us. You have three weeks to vote early. We have also extended the hours on the last three days of Early Voting till 9pm for working families.
Now that
#CancunCruz
came back to Texas, I invite him to join us on the ground to volunteer at one of our warming centers, food distributions, or any community initiative to help alleviate the incalculable human suffering we experienced this week.
My neighbors, our neighboring communities, and myself have been without power or water for hours and hours. We are going to hit historic low temps tonight. The State Government MUST explain and FIX these issues. Our infrastructure CANNOT take the backseat anymore.
I am personally here with voters at the Smart Financial Center mega site. I will not leave until the machines are operational and online again. Thank you to all those that are sticking in line.
We are barely recovering from Gov. Abbott-led failures of ERCOT & the PUC which led millions of Texans to suffer without heat & water.
Disaster after disaster, Gov. Abbott is doing what he does best - playing politics with the lives of Texans.
We need better leadership NOW.
Sadly, as Texas trends closer to
#1
in the nation for COVID-19 cases, our Governor plays politics with the pandemic as evidenced in his comments to the media yesterday. Governor , you have my email and number. I stand ready to work with ALL to defeat
#COVID19
in Fort Bend County.
#BREAKING
: With ten minutes to go, 75% of Fort Bend County voters have cast their ballots, smashing all previous records. Folks, if you're in line - STAY IN LINE. You can
#VOTE
.
Since facial coverings were implemented, we experienced a major reduction in cases & hospitalizations. Science shows us that communities are freer and fare better when more citizens wear simple masks. In Fort Bend, we continue to listen to the doctors, facts, and the science.
Will Gov. Abbott make a surprise announcement to end the "No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service" policy today?
It'll be a great way to distract from the state led ERCOT and energy failure.
28 years ago, (February 22, 1993) today I came to the United States as an immigrant, with $50 in my pocket, my Bible (sits on my desk at the courthouse now), and a desire to succeed.
Like many of you, it's been 50+ hours since my family had water, heat, or power. Now, our pipes exploded. No ETA from State, CenterPoint, or ERCOT, but we are working 24/7 to open up more warming centers, responding to calls for emergency services, treating the roads, & more.
Of almost 17,500 Fort Bend residents surveyed, 77.5% of respondents or more than 3 out of 4 support Fort Bend County having retailers require all employees and customers to use facial coverings.
Together we can keep Fort Bend open for business AND keep our community safe.
BREAKING:
@POTUS
@JoeBiden
will provide emergency generators and diesel for generators at communications facilities and hospitals in TEXAS. He has also authorized FEMA to supply Texas with water and blankets.
I will be speaking with the White House this afternoon about emergency needs in Fort Bend County & Texas today. What do you want me to address and request support for? I will advocate for all serious requests.
All Smiles with Mom.
My almost 90 yr. old mom has seen a lot.
She raised eight of us out of poverty from a small village without running water or electricity to achieve the
#AmericanDream
.
Due to
#vaccines
, I finally got to see my mom after a tough year.
#BREAKING
: A District Court has approved our Temporary Restraining Order against Governor's executive order GA-38.
Even when state leaders play politics, Fort Bend will stand strong to protect and defend our communities.
You know who are heroes? Our janitors and cleaning crews who have been at work overtime deep cleaning offices, buses, trains, planes, schools, and all public facilities risking their own health to ascertain the health and safety of our country. They are many of the unseen heroes.
Can we take a second to appreciate our police officers & patrol deputies that have been on 24/7, 12 hour shifts, with no days off?
Hit after hit & they ALWAYS got us!✊🏾🙏🏾
@FBCSO
Why did Ted Cruz just fly to Cancun? Can you take my 90 year old neighbors who have been without water, heat, or electricity on single O2 tanks? Want to volunteer at one of our warming centers?
Our State's leadership has fallen apart as our residents suffer on epic proportions.
After the Governor got vaccinated, he removed mask protections for all Texans.
This is a pattern of distraction and danger while millions are still in line to get the vaccine.
All tolls waived on Fort Bend Parkway, Westpark Toll Road, and Grand Parkway in Fort Bend County. Use these routes if they're clear instead of flooded roads. Go home to high ground and do not drive.
Enough is Enough. Today, Fort Bend County filed a lawsuit requesting implementation of a temporary restraining order against Governor Abbott’s executive order.
I’m running for re-election. We're going keep Fort Bend
#1
in Texas as the best place to live & work. Nothing will stop me from fighting for our community - not even a pandemic.
Can you retweet & follow to join our campaign?
Yes Yes Yes
👇 👇 👇
In Fort Bend County, we will continue to listen to the experts, the facts, and the science. I have issued a local
#MaskUp
Order to protect Fort Bend County. Full Order:
I grew up in a village that got electricity and running water recently. They have limited access to hospital beds, medical staff, & resources needed to fight
#Covid19
. The least we can do in the most powerful country is
#MaskUp
or stay home in AC w/ WiFi. We are in this together.
In 1869, Fort Bend voters elected the first African American Sheriff in the United States, Walter Moses Burton.
Last night, Fort Bend voters overwhelmingly voted for my friend, now Sheriff-elect
@ericfagan2020
who will bring BOLD and transformational leadership to our community.
Voting is a right. People fought and died for our right to vote.
We must stand and fight against partisan bills pushed in Austin to restrict access to the ballot box.
It's time to say enough is enough enough to these egregious attempts to restrict the vote.
#SB7
#HB6
#TxLege
#BREAKING
: Last year, I penned a letter to
@Amazon
to put Fort Bend on the map as an ideal location for industries of the 21st century. Today, I am proud to announce that construction is underway on a state-of-the-art Amazon center in Richmond to generate 1,000 high-quality jobs.
I encourage the people of Fort Bend County to continue wearing masks, getting vaccinated, and protecting our loved ones. We care for each other. It's the Texas way.
Why is the State Legislature debating bills about secession, music mandates, bathroom bills, and other random issues? When will important priorities like infrastructure & resiliency become the priority? Texas deserves no less.
I share your pain. My family is without power, heat, & water with no end in sight as freezing temps descend. Many have had pipes break. People are melting snow to flush toilets. Right now my priority is to keep people safe.
But, mark my words, there needs to be accountability.